About the Event

Hello Switzerland!

After the phenomenal success in 15 countries across the world, the Global HR Summit is finally coming to Switzerland, on September 24th in Geneva.

The Global HR Summit Geneva will provide you with the opportunity to get deeper understanding of today’s ever changing HR trends and will provide you with a natural support structure that will help you stretch your HR knowledge beyond your normal limits.

Amazing content: In-depth sessions & workshops that will not only help you stay ahead of the latest HR trends but also provide you with tons practical, game-changing takeaways you can immediately apply to your HR strategy.

Productive networking: You never know what inspiration, partnerships, or business deals you’ll leave with after attending the Global HR Summit Geneva

Be the hero of the office: You’ll leave with access to our speakers’ presentation decks and tons of great HR ideas.

PLUS, don't miss out on our closing keynote on diversity in HR with Colleen Harris, Former Press Secretary to Princes Charles, William and Harry and the first black senior member of the Royal Household.

Book before June 29th and SAVE CHF 200.- off the final ticket price.Contact us today for more details.

Agenda

08:00

Registration & Morning Coffee

08:30

Chairman Opening Event

08:40

Culture Eats Strategy For Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner In The 21st Century - Why And How Is This Fundamental To Success? Stories From The Front-line, And What Can You Do About It?
Stephan Thoma, Former Global Director of Learning & Development, Google

Learning Circle : Future-proof Your HR!
Do you have the skills you need to take on the digital transformation ?
Do you know how your HR role will change over the next years ?
How can you credibly lead change from within HR ?
Come to learn, test and share on Digital Leadership readiness !Frode Hvaring, Professor at Geneva Business School & GEM Grenoble, Managing Partner, Newind

13:00

Building An HR Analytics Capability To Get Actionable Business Insights
• Key steps to building analytical capability – how and where to start Importance of setting strategic talent questions that need addressing before starting the analytical journey
• Explaining the significance of data cleansing and validation for successful analytics
• Understanding how machine learning can generate predictive insights to prevent talent attritionGiovanni Everduin, Managing Partner, ETNICITY Group

13:45

Lunch For Speakers & Delegates

14:45

Leadership: Shining "Light" On The Topic Of "Engagement"
Ania Jakubowski, Former General Manager, Coca-Cola

15:30

Don’t Dump Diversity On HR
Colleen Harris, Former Press Secretary to Princes Charles, William and Harry and Official Spokesperson, William and Kate’s Royal Wedding

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